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Yahoo Finance app redesigned for stock market traders

Yahoo Finance app redesigned for stock market traders

8 hours ago | by Alan F.
Fancy yourself a big time stock market operator? When you grab a newspaper (Google it), do you look at...

Cortana arrives in China and the UK,

Cortana arrives in China and the UK, "alpha" markets announced, plus details of Windows Phone 8.1 update

17 hours ago | by Maxwell R.
We have been sharing a lot of news about Cortana lately, particularly news of the Windows Phone...

Nokia updates Z Launcher, expands pre-beta trial

Nokia updates Z Launcher, expands pre-beta trial

20 hours ago | by Alan F.
You might recall the Z Launcher. This is an Android app launcher, made by Nokia. The apps that you've...

Some BlackBerry users will get the chance to test pre-release BlackBerry 10 products

Some BlackBerry users will get the chance to test pre-release BlackBerry 10 products

22 hours ago | by Alan F.
Some BlackBerry users who have been members of the Beta Zone, will soon have the opportunity to test...

Windows Phone 8.1 is now on 11.9% of Windows Phone handsets, up from last month's 7.7%

Windows Phone 8.1 is now on 11.9% of Windows Phone handsets, up from last month's 7.7%

yesterday, 17:04 | by Alan F.
The latest information from Windows Phone mobile ad network AdDuplex, reveals that 94.5% of Windows Phone...

OneNote Beta for Android now sports handwritten notes, support for LG G3, more

OneNote Beta for Android now sports handwritten notes, support for LG G3, more

yesterday, 07:25 | by Peter K.
Microsoft's OneNote app has been around on Android for roughly a month now, and shortly after its beta...

Spotify for iOS scores an equalizer with a lot of presets in tow, at long last

Spotify for iOS scores an equalizer with a lot of presets in tow, at long last

yesterday, 05:54 | by Peter K.
Spotify, one of the most popular music-streaming services, has just implemented a rather handy and much-anticipated...

Beats Music for Android gets update

Beats Music for Android gets update

3 days ago, 16:44 | by Alan F.
It's a tad ironic that on the day that the EU approves Apple's acquisition of Beats Audio, the Android...

European HTC One (M8) receives update to Android 4.4.3

European HTC One (M8) receives update to Android 4.4.3

3 days ago, 13:09 | by Alan F.
The European version of the HTC One (M8) is in the process of being updated to Android 4.4.3. The update...

Windows Phone 8.1 about to get its first update

Windows Phone 8.1 about to get its first update

3 days ago, 09:03 | by Paul.K
Windows Phone 8.1 may have just started rolling out about a week ago, yet Microsoft is already planning...

Partial list of features for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 update include apps for a smart case

Partial list of features for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 update include apps for a smart case

4 days ago, 12:23 | by Alan F.
On Saturday, we told you about the Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 update that is being internally tested by Microsoft...

Huawei Ascend P7 receives firmware update in Germany

Huawei Ascend P7 receives firmware update in Germany

4 days ago, 23:43 | by Alan F.
The Huawei Ascend P7 was launched in early May, and by the middle of last month, it had sold over 1 million...

Windows Phone 8.1, Lumia Cyan get pushed out in Australia and New Zealand

Windows Phone 8.1, Lumia Cyan get pushed out in Australia and New Zealand

26 Jul 2014, 11:45 | by Alan F.
G'day mates. If you live down under and own a Windows Phone 8 flavored Nokia Lumia handset, the Windows...

5 Android L themes, launchers and icon packs to install while you wait

25 Jul 2014, 03:23 | by Daniel P.
If you want the Android L look, without all the Android L wait, we've rounded up a few of the ways to...

AT&T now rolling out Windows Phone 8.1 for Nokia Lumia 1520

AT&T now rolling out Windows Phone 8.1 for Nokia Lumia 1520

24 Jul 2014, 21:09 | by Michael H.
A couple days ago, we heard that AT&T could start rolling out the Windows Phone 8.1 update to its Windows...

Google releases Chrome 37 beta for Android

Google releases Chrome 37 beta for Android

24 Jul 2014, 14:52 | by Alan F.
Google has released the beta version of Chrome 37 for Android. The browser should be available from the...

Update to Google Maps for iOS and Android includes new contextually aware

Update to Google Maps for iOS and Android includes new contextually aware "Explore" button

24 Jul 2014, 03:56 | by Alan F.
Starting sometime this week, an update to the iOS and Android versions of Google Maps will have something...

Update to Skype for Android will let the app scan your address book, looking for Skype users

Update to Skype for Android will let the app scan your address book, looking for Skype users

23 Jul 2014, 13:30 | by Alan F.
Do you really know how many of the people in your phone's address book have Skype accounts? A new update,...

Fleksy receives new premium themes, interface overhaul, and more than a dozen new languages

Fleksy receives new premium themes, interface overhaul, and more than a dozen new languages

23 Jul 2014, 09:24 | by Peter K.
Fleksy, one of the rather popular 3rd-party keyboards for Android, has received a nifty and quite appealing...

Line takes a page from Snapchat's book, implements disappearing messages

Line takes a page from Snapchat's book, implements disappearing messages

23 Jul 2014, 08:01 | by Peter K.
One of the fairly popular messengers out there, Line, has been updated with a feature that is almost...

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is now receiving a performance-improving firmware update

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is now receiving a performance-improving firmware update

23 Jul 2014, 07:11 | by Peter K.
It seems that the European, unlocked version of the Samsung Galaxy S5, which is rolling under the SM-G900F...

BBM beta update for BlackBerry 10 users brings a new way to add contacts

BBM beta update for BlackBerry 10 users brings a new way to add contacts

23 Jul 2014, 00:56 | by Alan F.
With BBM open to iOS, Android and very soon to Windows Phone users, it is easy to forget that the messaging...

Windows Phone 8.1 updates for AT&T devices could be available as soon as this week

Windows Phone 8.1 updates for AT&T devices could be available as soon as this week

22 Jul 2014, 23:24 | by Florin T.
Select AT&T Windows Phone handsets are expected to receive the Windows Phone 8.1 update in the coming...

Apple releases iOS 8 beta 4

Apple releases iOS 8 beta 4

21 Jul 2014, 16:56 | by Alan F.
On Monday, Apple released iOS 8 beta 4. The latest build of iOS was introduced at WWDC, and is expected...

Unlocked international HTC One (M8) to get Android 4.4.3 this week; last update before Android L

Unlocked international HTC One (M8) to get Android 4.4.3 this week; last update before Android L

21 Jul 2014, 11:55 | by Alan F.
A tweet from HTC's Vice President of Management, Mo Versi, reveals that the unlocked HTC One (M8) is...

Xperia Z2 receiving firmware update – enhanced call quality and better performance

Xperia Z2 receiving firmware update – enhanced call quality and better performance

21 Jul 2014, 08:44 | by Paul.K
Sony is rolling out an update for the Xperia Z2, which, most notably, is supposed to improve the call...

New "How To" site for Windows Phone is now live

20 Jul 2014, 16:57 | by Alan F.
Not sure how to use all of the features on your Windows Phone device? Microsoft has created a new "How...

Microsoft showcases Cortana's capabilities in a new video, reminds you to have fun

Microsoft showcases Cortana's capabilities in a new video, reminds you to have fun

18 Jul 2014, 06:19 | by Peter K.
As Windows Phone 8.1 is slowly rolling out, Microsoft's voice assistant – Cortana – is also making its...

Some of Verizon's Motorola Moto X users are studying for an upcoming soak test

Some of Verizon's Motorola Moto X users are studying for an upcoming soak test

18 Jul 2014, 01:23 | by Alan F.
Verizon recently updated the Motorola DROID MAXX, Motorola DROID Ultra and the Motorola DROID Mini to...

Dead Trigger 2 introduces tournaments, arenas, new weapons, and more, courtesy of a massive update

Dead Trigger 2 introduces tournaments, arenas, new weapons, and more, courtesy of a massive update

17 Jul 2014, 02:33 | by Peter K.
Dead Trigger 2, MadFinger Games' eye-pleasing zombie shooter, has just received a pretty substantial...

LG Optimus G gets unofficial Android L Version ROM, doesn't explode after flashing

LG Optimus G gets unofficial Android L Version ROM, doesn't explode after flashing

17 Jul 2014, 01:55 | by Luis D.
Are you still rocking an LG Optimus G? There's no reason not to. Two years later, it still has enough...

Nokia Cyan update is bricking some users' phones

Nokia Cyan update is bricking some users' phones

17 Jul 2014, 01:07 | by Alan F.
Those Windows Phone users running the Windows Phone 8.1 Preview for Developers, and BitLocker disk encryption,...

BlackBerry reveals its own Siri-esque virtual assistant

BlackBerry reveals its own Siri-esque virtual assistant

16 Jul 2014, 12:57 | by Alan F.
During the summer of 2012, before BlackBerry 10 was launched, there were rumors about a Siri-esque virtual...

Android 4.4 KitKat now seeding for the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia E1 and Xperia M2 next on the list

Android 4.4 KitKat now seeding for the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia E1 and Xperia M2 next on the list

16 Jul 2014, 08:38 | by Chris P.
Hours ago, Sony Mobile took to its official blog to announce that an update to Android 4.4 KitKat is...

SnapChat for iOS and Android receives location-specific 'Geofilters' feature

SnapChat for iOS and Android receives location-specific 'Geofilters' feature

15 Jul 2014, 16:29 | by Alan F.
Available only in New York and L.A. at the moment, messaging app SnapChat has added location-specific...

Nokia Cyan and Windows Phone 8.1 get pushed out to Nokia Lumia users with Windows Phone 8

Nokia Cyan and Windows Phone 8.1 get pushed out to Nokia Lumia users with Windows Phone 8

15 Jul 2014, 14:43 | by Alan F.
Starting today, Nokia Lumia users with Windows Phone 8 should start receiving the Nokia Cyan update exclusive...

Google releases official video highlights from Google I/O

Google releases official video highlights from Google I/O

15 Jul 2014, 05:24 | by Alan F.
Did you make the mistake of deleting the Google I/O app just because the event was over? Actually, the...

Verizon posts changelist for Android 4.4.4 Motorola DROID MAXX, DROID Ultra and DROID Mini update

Verizon posts changelist for Android 4.4.4 Motorola DROID MAXX, DROID Ultra and DROID Mini update

14 Jul 2014, 20:36 | by Alan F.
Last week, we told you that a soak test was going on, to test Android 4.4.4 for the Motorola DROID MAXX,...

Commandr for Google Now doesn't require you to say

Commandr for Google Now doesn't require you to say "note to self" anymore

14 Jul 2014, 08:05 | by Peter K.
Well, we already presented Commandr to you shy of a week ago, but a pretty incremental update just hit...

Android L gets ported to the HTC One (M7)

Android L gets ported to the HTC One (M7)

14 Jul 2014, 02:11 | by Alan F.
The gang at XDA have just ported Android L to the HTC One (M7). The work was done shortly after Google...

Motorola pushing out Android 4.4.4 on a variety of devices globally

Motorola pushing out Android 4.4.4 on a variety of devices globally

11 Jul 2014, 13:31 | by Alan F.
Motorola has posted a current look at the updates that are currently being pushed out to Motorola handsets...

LG G3's Smart Keyboard will get an update this month

LG G3's Smart Keyboard will get an update this month

10 Jul 2014, 12:34 | by Florin T.
With the new update, LG aims to make G3's Smart Keyboard even smarter. Users should receive the update...

Android 4.4.4 soak test rolls out for Motorola DROID MAXX, DROID Ultra and DROID Mini

Android 4.4.4 soak test rolls out for Motorola DROID MAXX, DROID Ultra and DROID Mini

09 Jul 2014, 23:32 | by Alan F.
Tonight, we have some good news for Motorola DROID fans. Motorola is skipping Android 4.4.3 and going...

Android Wear getting another minor update

Android Wear getting another minor update

09 Jul 2014, 14:09 | by Michael H.
Android Wear is just getting started. The LG G Watch is likely in the hands of those who pre-ordered,...

Google workaround enables paid apps to be installed on Android Wear powered smartwatches

Google workaround enables paid apps to be installed on Android Wear powered smartwatches

09 Jul 2014, 03:16 | by Alan F.
Just the other day, we told you that due to the failure of paid apps to extract the encrypted .apk files,...

Scuderia Ferrari pays Real Racing 3 a visit, new events arrive as well

Scuderia Ferrari pays Real Racing 3 a visit, new events arrive as well

08 Jul 2014, 06:19 | by Peter K.
We are talking about one of the most coveted supercars of the 90s, the legendary Ferrari F40 and Ferrari...

Motorola customer support confirms Moto X and Moto G are on the line for Android L update

Motorola customer support confirms Moto X and Moto G are on the line for Android L update

07 Jul 2014, 04:12 | by Victor H.
‘Kristina’, a Motorola custom rep, confirms that two of the company’s best sellers, the Moto X and Moto...

Android L successfully ported to Nexus 4 – video overview bears all

Android L successfully ported to Nexus 4 – video overview bears all

06 Jul 2014, 14:03 | by Maxwell R.
It should come as no surprise that the wizards who frequent online communities like XDA Developers...

Windows Phone users in Thailand start to receive Lumia Cyan update

Windows Phone users in Thailand start to receive Lumia Cyan update

05 Jul 2014, 16:41 | by Alan F.
Some Nokia Lumia users in Thailand are claiming that they have received the Lumia Cyan update. The update...

Motorola pushing out Android 4.4.4 in India, to a trio of Moto models

Motorola pushing out Android 4.4.4 in India, to a trio of Moto models

05 Jul 2014, 11:39 | by Alan F.
Motorola India took to its Twitter account to inform everyone that it has started pushing out Android...

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